These new findings on health intensify the already high value of
quality early childhood development for disadvantaged children — and should be put to use to shape more effective state and national policies.
AVANCE's dual - generation approach to breaking the cycle of poverty has gained national acclaim for its combination
of quality early childhood development and personalized parenting education programs.
Much more can be done to understand how these programs work and how to make them work better, but the evidence overwhelmingly points to the value of investing in
quality early childhood development from birth to age five.
Obesity prevention
through quality early childhood development should not be underestimated, as people who experienced high body mass in their mid-30s were already on a trajectory of above - normal body mass in the first five years of their lives.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) also call for «access to
quality early childhood development» for all boys and girls.
REPORT: Toward High -
Quality Early Childhood Development Programs and Policies at National Scale: Directions for Research in Global Contexts Two - page Brief
CDF's vision with its Cradle to Prison Pipeline campaign is to reduce detention and incarceration by increasing preventive supports and services children need, such as access to
quality early childhood development and education services and accessible, comprehensive health and mental health coverage.
Quality early childhood development can prevent gaps in achievement and health.
This study on the health effects of Abecedarian builds upon solid evidence that
quality early childhood development programs help prevent the achievement gap and produce better adult economic and social outcomes.
REYN strives for equal access to high -
quality early childhood development (ECD) services for Romani and Traveller children and families.
The Funding Streams Workgroup maximizes reach and effectiveness of federal, state and private funding streams for high -
quality Early Childhood Development (ECE).
Since 2008, the office has worked to expand access to and coordinate the states systems of high -
quality early childhood development programs for children birth to age five, including the Virginia Preschool Initiative, Head Start, child care subsidies, and provider services.
Elementary principals understand the importance of supporting the gains that children make in their earliest years, especially those who are nurtured in early childhood learning communities.Principals know that high -
quality early childhood development and learning has a profound, lasting influence on student achievement and life outcomes.
High -
quality early childhood development programs can reduce chronic disease and health care costs.
This is Professor Heckman's well - known analysis of the Perry Preschool program, its economic benefits and the value of investing in
quality early childhood development.